A well-known Ukrainian neurobiologist died as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv

Igor Zima’s wife also fell victim to the Russian attack.

As a result of the attack of Russian occupation forces on Kyiv on the night of January 1, 2025, the famous Ukrainian neurobiologist Igor Zima and his wife were killed. This was reported by family friend Daria Dushechkina.

“01/01/25 in the first drone attack on Kyiv 2025 our friend, an outstanding person, Doctor of Science Igor Zima died with his whole family: together with his wife and cat. Just at home. In bed.

They would most likely have celebrated the New Year at their house,” she wrote.

Earlier, Darya’s husband, Alexey Bobrovnikov, who is the first secretary at the Ukrainian embassy in the Republic of Kenya, reported that the neurobiologist’s apartment had been broken into.

“Today, the enemy, attacking the city, got into the apartment of our friend Igor Zima, a neurobiologist, professor, and odor specialist. Until Igor picks up the phone, we’ll keep our fingers crossed,” he wrote .

(C)UNIAN 2025